MINI Kid
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About the MINI Kid
MINI Kid
License Agreement for Use of the MINI Kid
Training for the MINI Kid
Translations and Linguistic Validation of the MINI Kid
How to Cite the MINI Kid
About the MINI Kid
The standard MINI Kid assesses the 30 most common and clinically relevant disorders or disorder subtypes in pediatric mental health. There are several versions available of the MINI Kid, each described below. The standard version of the MINI Kid meets most needs, most of the time in both clinical and research settings. The non-standard versions are mainly for use in settings where more detail is needed for some disorders, that are not captured in the standard version or when input from the parent or guardian is required. Each of those versions is described below. We recommend using the standard child version. With this version the child and parent are interviewed together. The question is directed to the child. The parent is asked to remain silent and not to respond unless the parent believes it is clear that the child has provided inaccurate information. In this event the clinician then triangulates the discussion between child, parent and clinician, to get the most accurate assessment, and records the responses accordingly. Using the parent version is not usually necessary, nor is it time and cost efficient most of the time. But this decision needs to be made by the on-site clinician to meet the needs of each family. Like the adult MINI, it uses branching tree logic in the interest of brevity.
The flow chart (click here) helps guide you in choosing which version of the MINI Kid is more likely to meet your needs.
For any scientific questions relating to the MINI or MINI Kid, contact David V Sheehan MD MBA directly by email at: davidVsheehan@gmail.com
MINI Kid
Standard MINI Kid / Kid Parent
The standard MINI Kid assesses the 30 most common and clinically relevant disorders or disorder subtypes in pediatric mental health. The standard version of the MINI Kid meets most needs, most of the time in both clinical and research settings.
The MINI Kid Parent Version is used to interview the parent alone. It assesses all the same disorders as assessed by the standard MINI Kid.
MINI Kid / Kid Parent for Psychotic Disorders Studies
The MINI Kid for Psychotic Disorders Studies has a more detailed set of questions for each of the 9 Psychotic Disorders than the standard MINI Kid. It is suitable for clinical and research settings where Psychotic Disorders are a focus of interest and where it is important to differentiate between the different psychotic disorders (e.g. schizophrenia vs schizoaffective disorder). The standard MINI Kid does assess both Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features and Bipolar I Disorder with Psychotic Features. Otherwise all the other modules are similar to the standard MINI Kid.
The MINI Kid Parent Version for Psychotic Disorders Studies is used to interview the parent alone. It assesses all the same disorders as assessed by the MINI Kid for Psychotic Disorders Studies.
Adolescent MINI Kid for Suicidality Disorders Studies
The Adolescent MINI Kid for Suicidality Disorders Studies* (for ages 13 through 17) has a detailed set of questions / modules on each of the 12 Suicidality Disorders phenotypes. It has more detailed modules on each of the Suicidality Disorder phenotypes beyond the questions assessing overall suicidality in the standard MINI Kid. It is suitable for clinical and research settings where Suicidality Disorders phenotyping is a focus of interest and where it is important to differentiate between the different suicidality disorders phenotypes (e.g. Impulse Attack Suicidality Disorder vs. Psychotic Suicidality Disorder vs. Mood Disorder Induced Suicidality Disorder). Otherwise all the other modules are similar to the standard MINI Kid.
For more information about the Adolescent MINI Kid for Suicidality Disorders Studies (click here)
MINI Kid Tracking
The MINI Kid Tracking converts the binary responses (Yes / No) of the MINI Kid modules into dimensional response options (none / mild / moderate / very / extreme) for each symptom / criterion. If for example, a patient’s symptoms meet criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and for no other disorder at baseline visit, the patient’s response to treatment can then be monitored on the single Major Depressive Episode module in the MINI Tracking over the course of treatment. In general, we recommend tracking at least the primary disorder noted in the MINI over the course of treatment. Each of the MINI Tracking modules yields a score that can be plotted quantitatively to monitor treatment response over time. This permits one stop shopping in having one instrument (MINI Kid Tracking) to both assess and quantitatively monitor the response to treatment.
To view a watermarked, preview copy of the standard MINI Kid Tracking (click here)
To purchase and download a watermarked, preview copy of the standard MINI Kid Tracking (click here)
MINI Kid Screen
The MINI Kid Screen uses only the screening questions in each module of the MINI Kid. A negative response to the screening questions usually means it is unlikely the patient has the disorder. A positive response to questions on any questions in the MINI Kid Screen should prompt the clinician to ask additional questions using the standard MINI Kid. The MINI Kid Screen is on 4 pages.
To view a watermarked, preview copy of the MINI Kid Screen (click here)
To purchase and download a watermarked, preview copy of the standard MINI Kid Screen (click here)
Customizable
Dr. Sheehan can design customized additional optional modules for the MINI Kid for other disorders to meet the needs of a specific study or clinical setting. Contact Dr. Sheehan at davidVsheehan@gmail.com to discuss a customized version designed for your needs.
License Agreement for Use of the MINI Kid
Dr. Sheehan licenses the MINI Kid in paper format for distribution as follows : 1) in paper format for any uses; or 2) in fixed pdf form, paper form, or both for use in clinical or academic research trials or studies.
License Agreement for the Use of Any MINI Kid or MINI Kid Tracking
To license the MINI Kid or MINI Kid Tracking for use there is a charge of $15 per single administration (not per patient enrolled) for non-customized versions. The amount must be paid in full before study initiation. (click here to download a copy of this license agreement)
License Agreement for the Use of Any MINI Kid Screen
To license the MINI Screen or MINI Kid Screen for use there is a charge of $4 per single administration (not per patient enrolled). The amount must be paid in full before study initiation. (click here to download a copy of this license agreement)
Training for the MINI Kid
For information about virtual web-based training on the MINI Kid – which include a video, a quiz, and a certificate of completion of training – email training@harmresearch.org:
MINI Kid 7.0.2 Training
Standard MINI Kid 7.0.2 Interview Training, Case 1
MINI Kid Suicidality Module (Module B) 7.0.2 Training
For certain sites, Dr. Sheehan can do an additional live Zoom question and answer session to address issues encountered after the raters at the site have done a dozen or so with real patients. Please contact: davidVsheehan@gmail.com
Training video subtitles are available in multiple languages on request. Contact training@harmresearch.org for more information.
Translations and Linguistic Validation of the MINI Kid
The non-profit Mapi Research Trust (MAPI) / ICON Language Services, in Lyon, France, is the sole translation service for existing non-English translations for all rating scales and diagnostic interviews that Dr. Sheehan licenses and distributes directly under a license from him.
Dr. Sheehan has collaborated closely with MAPI on these translations for over 15 years and continues to do so. This is to ensure the production of consistent and conceptually equivalent translations of the MINI and its variants and of Dr. Sheehan’s scales, and to be able to provide linguistic validation and certification of these translations. MAPI / Icon Language Services does not distribute the English source language version of the MINI Kid, which is available from Dr. Sheehan directly.
When Dr. Sheehan fully executes your license agreement request, he will provide you with the information to contact MAPI / Icon Language Services to obtain consistent and conceptually equivalent, and linguistically validated translations and the related certificates.
MAPI / Icon Language Services may charge its own usual fees for this work.
How to Cite the MINI Kid
Use the following citation in referencing the MINI Kid:
1. Sheehan DV, Sheehan KH, Shytle RD, Janavs J, Bannon Y, Rogers JE, Milo KM, Stock SL, Wilkinson B. Reliability and Validity of the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI–KID). J Clin Psychiatry; 2010;71(3):313-326. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.4088/JCP.09m05305whi
The MINI Kid has been cited over 1,500 times in publications.
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